Detachable-core radiator



A. B. IVIODINE.

DETACHABLE CORE RADIATOR.

APPLICATION FILED ocT. 1,1918.

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DETACHABLE CORE RADIATOR.

APPLICATION FILED OCT- 7,1918.

Patented OOH 24, W22.

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APPLICATION FILED OCT. 7,19I8- Patented 001:. 24, 1922.

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A. B. IVIODlNE. DETACHABLE CORE RADIATOR APPLICATION FiLED OCT- 7.1918- Patented Oct. 24, 1922..

Patented Uct. 24;, i922.

' ARTHUR B. MODINE; OF RACINJE, WISCONSIN.

nErAcHABnE-coitn RADIATOR.

Application filed Octobe; 7,- 1918. Serial No. 257,129.

a strong, reliable, efficient 'and durable device of the kind described .wherein the stress upon the several parts due to changes in the temperature'are to a great extent eliminated and complete: repairs may be made reasily and quickly without the employment of expert assistance.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and combination of'parts herein shown and described, and more particularly. pointed'out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings wherein like or similar reference characters indicate like or corres ondingparts:

Fig. 1 is a fiont elevation of myimprovement.

i I Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same.-

' a slightly modified form of my device.

"Fig. 3 is a View similar to Fig. 2 showing a convenient method to capacity of my device. I

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 1 showing increase the cooling Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the form shown in Fig. 4; with parts removed and broken away to more clearly show theparts.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary section I taken substantially on line 6-6 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary section taken substantlally' on line 77 of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a front elevation of another slightly modified form of my device. 1

1g. 9 1s a slde elevation of the form 0 "my device shownin Fig. 8 with parts removed and broken away to more clearly show the parts.

Fig. 10 is an enlarged fragmentary sectlon taken substantially on line 10-10 of Fig.9. Fig. 11 is a front elevation ,of another Slightly modified form of my device.

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ceptacles so as to form a provided with webs 10--10.

Fig. 12 is a side elevation of the form of my device. shown in Fig. 11.

Fig. l3is a section taken substantially'on line 1313 of Fig. 11.

Fig. 14. is a section similar to that shown in Fig. 13 showing the-method of stopping off a section until renewal can be made.

In-the form shown in the drawings (Figs. 1 and 2) l and 2 are the upper and lower receptacles respectively of a radiator, rigid-- ly connected at their ends 3 and 4 by channel-bars 5 and 6 extending between the receptacles and riveted or'otherwise rigidly .secured to projectingwings or lugsextending longitudinally from the ends of the rerigid frame, the receptacles l and 2 forming the upper and lower member of the same. In the preferred construction the receptacles l and 2 are formed of cast metal having their faces in substantially a common plane and each a plurality of slight bosses or projections 7 and upon their faces with openings 15 providedextending through the side wall at each boss and a hub 9 posi- V tioned substantially central'. of the opening and supported'in position by suitable radial In the form shown the core to my improved radiator comprises a plurality of substantially similar, independent'tubular members 11-11 constructed in the usual or any preferred manner with transverse cells for permitting air to pass transversely through the core and tubesor channels extending through the core longitudinally for conducting the cooling fluid.

In the form shown each member 11 is plOVldGdWlth a chamber 12 ateach end connected with and common to all of the longitudinal tubes and'covering the entire end of the member. The'chambers 12 are preferably angular inform, as. shown in Fig. 6 so that when the member is positioned between the receptacles the faces 14 of the chambers will extend to .the bosses 7 and cover the openings- 15 through the bosses; An opening 16 is provided in the face of the chamber 12 adapted to register with the opening 15 in'the receptacle and a washer or distance piece 17 is provided in the chamber extending across that portion of the chamber so that the nut 18 may be tightened down against the outer face of the. chamber and the face of the boss jtolinsure a fluid tight connection at this pointij- @111, the form shown the opening at the outerface of the chamberthrough which the stud 19 passes is elongated suiiiciently to permit the face ofthe chamber to. slide -upon -the boss to compensate for any'expansion or contraction due to changes ,of. temperature .inthecoremeinber, so that in operation the stresses due to variation in temperature are substantially eliminated. i In the form shown in Fig. 3 the several parts are constructed and arranged substantiallythe same-as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 2(i flwith the exception that bosses and openings" are provided on. both the front and rear side; walls of the receptacle and core-members are.

provided and attached to the bosses at both the front and the rear of the receptacleas shown, to increase the cooling capacity of i the radiator. In'case of puncture or other injury to any of'the core sections of myradiator, the in- I iuredsectionmay be easily removed and a new section substitutedor a piece of leather,

rubber or other suitable material '14 arranged", asfshown in Fig; 14a. completely I cover and close the opening 15 for that sec 'tion inboth receptacles may be substituted for the'packing 14 until a new section. can be secured to perfectly renew the radiator.

" In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 5" the receptacles 22 and 23 are cast integral with channel shaped members 24 and 25 rigidly Q41 connecting them at their'ends. .In this form the radiatorcore 26 consists of a single mem-.

berwith the chambers 27 and'28 extending entirely across the respective ends thereof' the chambers being each connected to the end ofal1 the liquid. circulating tubes in the core. A plurality of suitable studs and nuts 29 and 30 connect the chambers to the side wallsof the receptacles, the construction ofthe'chambers and associated .parts being substantially. the same as hereinbefore de- .scribed.

"In'the form shown in Figs; 8, 9 and .10 the receptacles-Q 32.'and 33 are constructed and arranged substantially as shown in Fig.

4'. and asingle core member 34 is provided,

in this case having cast metal *chambers;

35'-35 atits respective ends. Each of the chambers-35 are formed to accurately conformto the 'general shape of the end of thecore member and are each provided with any desired number of tubular projections jeachhaving a flanged face 37 ,at'its ex- I tremity adapted to fit against a suitable boss wuponthe receptacle to connect the chamber 't0 the receptacle with suitable studs or capscrews 38 extending through the flanges and into the wallof the receptacle to hold the chamber in position. A gasket or other suitable-packing means is provided at each flangeto insure a liquid tight joint between the chamber and the receptacle. The openings in the flanges through which the cap screws or other fastening means pass is sufficientlyslotted to permit the contacting surfaces to slide upon each'other sufficiently {)0 allow. for free expansion of the core memer. 1 1 In the form shown in Figs. 11' and 12 the receptacles 41'and 42 are constructed and connected substantially the same as shown in Fig. 1. A plurality of core members l3-43 are also provided similar to those shown in Fig. 1. The chambers 4 44 1 however are constructed the same as shown in Figs. 8 and 9 of cast material, extending across the entire end of-the core member and commbn to all the liquid tubes thereof with the tubular part 45 extending to the face of the receptacle and slidably and detachably secured thereto as described in the form shown in Figs. 8 and 9. y I

In each of the several forms of my device it is to be noted that I provide a rigid frame with the receptacle forming the top and bottom member'thereof and the core membersmounted upon. the frameand connected to the receptacle, the connection. providing for departing from the spirit of my invention, I

hence I do not wish to 'beunderstood as limiting myselfto the exact form or construction shown.

- What'I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A radiator comprising two fluid receptacles, suitably spaced from each other, each having an opening in its walls, in combination with'tubular. cores positioned within said receptacles, said cores having extending portions forminga unitary structure there- 111$ with, and means for securing said core mombers in place with the extensions of one core member on one side of said'receptacle and the extensions of the other member on the other side thereof. 1'20 2. A radiatorcomprising two fluid type receptacles, suitably spaced from each other, each having an opening in its walls,- in combination w th tubular cores. positioned bep tween said receptacles, said cores having extendin portions forming a unitary structure t erewith, and means for detachably and adjustably securing said core members in place with the extensions of one core member on one side of said receptacles and nraaaee member on the ture therewith, and ofiset so as to lie against said side walls of said. receptacle, and means for securing said core members in place with 'the extensions of one core member on.one

side of said receptacle andthe extensions thereof. c.

4. A radiator comprising ,two fluid type receptacles, suitably spaced with each other and rigidly connected together at their ends, each having an openingfin their walls, in combination with tubular cores positioned between said receptacles, said cores having extending portions forming a unitary structure therewith, and oifset so as to lie against said side Walls of said rece tacie, and means for detachably and adjust'aibly securing said core members in'place with the extensions ofone core member on one sidejof said receptacle and the extension of the othergnember 1 onthe other side thereof.

5. A radiator comprising two rigidly-connected fluid receptacles suitably spaced from each other and rovided with openings in the sidewalls 0 each, in combination with a tubular core having integral extending advance of the main body portion ofthe core, said core positioned between the inner opposed walls of said receptacles andspaced out of contact therefrom at its opposite ends to permit relative expansion thelebetween, of the other member on the other side' and means for slidably seciiring said extending portions to said side walls of said receptacles and covering the openings therein,

whereby circulation of fluid between, said receptacles through said core is permitted. In testimony whereof, I have.hereunto signed my name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ARTHUR B. MODINE. 4 I Witnesses:

BLANCHE CHAIMERS, BURTON U. Him-rs.

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